Interactive walking tour of the hidden African/Caribbean history in London’s posh Mayfair area from 1920s to 2020s.
Mayfair is not traditionally associated with the Black presence but there is a great deal there. We will explore and expose multiple, fascinating examples, from African spirituality to 20th century superstars. We will cover:
- Black owned business and high society in the 1940s
- Ancient African goddesses
- The Kenyan, South African, Zimbabwean connections
- Secret aristocratic inter-racial lovers and their legacies
- Rich and famous Black men of the 1930s
- Legendary African Americans and their UK reception
- Swanky restaurants and disappearing histories
- Colour bars, jazz, swing and amazing dancers
- Nigerian composers and Caribbean band leaders
- Formula 1, fashion , £6000 hand bags and Nazis
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